All-day singing and rain dog Leg Crag area report
Copperas Prairie and Gap News notes heavy rain Monday and Tuesday with damage to feed crops. An all day singing at Gap drew a large crowd, followed by instrumental music by Prof. J. H. Laroque and A F Hogan. Numerous locals attended Stag Creek singing, and several traveled from Gap to Beattie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gap
J. H. Laroque
A. F. Hogan
Stag Creek
John Tidmore
C. D. Hartman
Sweetwater
Andrew Brice
Shot Adams
G. L. Adams
Brushy Gap
K. White
Fred Johnson
Sidney
Will Vernon
Sipe Springs
H. B. Jones
Social visits and church meeting wrap up in region
Miss Jewel and Lona Reece of Copperas Prairie visited relatives here at the start of the week. The Methodist church closed a successful meeting last night. Miss Hellums of Corsicana visited her sister Mrs. W. J. Jones this week. Miss Knutson of Blanket and Miss Eula Nabors of Comanche called on Mrs. J. R. Lacy late last week. Mrs. Tabers of Goldthite visited her brother J. W. Kellett. Mrs. Stewart, visiting her daughter Mrs. J. W. Kellett, left for Dallas to visit relatives before heading to her home near San Antonio. C. D. Statom and family, who had been visiting Wood county, returned home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel
Lona Reece
Copperas Prairie
Methodists
Hellums
Corsicana
W. J. Jones
Miss Knutson
Blanket
Eula Nabors
Comanche
J. R. Lacy
Tabers
Goldthwaite
J. W. Kellett
Stewart
Pleasant Valley Weather and Local Visits Noted
Heavy rainfall drenched Pleasant Valley on Monday and Tuesday. Local residents and visitors include Jeff Holland in San Saba County on business, the Morris and Arnold families visiting kin, and various social visits across Sipe Springs May and Walnut areas.
Women Worth While Mrs Callaway by Serene Harmon
The article profiles Mrs. Oscar Callaway, tracing her public roles and community contributions. It highlights her leadership, charitable work, and influence within local circles as described by Serene Armstrong Harmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Callaway
Serene Armstrong Harmon
Mrs Callaway of Texas Expounds Independent Washington Life
Mrs Oscar Callaway wife of Representative Callaway of Comanche Texas advocates independence and sane living for women in public life. She values simple standards and home life, completed a college education at the University of Texas, and is skilled in shorthand and typing to assist her husband in Washington. She portrays success as conquering circumstances and serving others both in public and private life. Suez community visitors and local social notes follow.
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Worchester
Mass
Evening Gazette
Oscar Callaway
Representative Callaway
Comanche
Texas
Washington
University of Texas
David F. Houston
Weather harms cotton with army worms and boll weevils
Hard rains continued through Monday and into the week with showers at intervals. Farmers report army worms, boll weevils, and other insects in cotton, causing pessimism about yields though some expect a large crop with stressed plants from the rain.
Kidney Trouble Relief Praised by Hopkinton Writer
W. T. Greene of Hopkinton New Hampshire endorses Foley Kidney Pills noting their strong efficacy in recovering his wife from a stubborn kidney ailment after a year of illness. He urges others with kidney trouble to try the remedy as part of her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Greene
Hopkinton, N.H
Appointments at Union Cotton Yard and Ware House
To the Public I will again be connected with the Union Cotton Yard and Ware house this season. I have completed a course in cotton grading and offer weighing grading and storage services. Associates M Magness and M F O’Briant with W W Harvey noted. A giant sunflower bloom measured 45 inches around and fifteen across.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Cotton Yard
Magness
W. W. Harvey
Comanche County
Kansas
Training Schools Speech and Song at B Y P U Program
Grace Evans led scripture from I Corinthians 13 on long efficiency tied to training. Stella Fletcher and Morna McNeill led Louisville and Fort Worth training schools while Earnest Herring spoke on who needs training. Open discussion followed with Gertrude Jenkins Kinis Roberson John Reese and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Evans
Louisville
Stella Fletcher
Fort Worth
Morna McNeill
Earnest Herring
Gertrude Jenkins
Kinis Roberson
John Reese
Farm Loans Time Likely Tight for Applicants in Texas
Farm loan notice warns that foreign lenders and note sellers are out of funds, making access difficult. Applicants urged to file now. processing may be later, with the need to take turns. B. E. Hurlbut of Brownwood, Texas promises to push through applications at an 8 percent rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurlbut
Brownwood
Texas
Infant Callan Dies After Short Time With Family
Susan Blanche Callan, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Callan, died Wednesday night at the family home in this city. The child had been a brief bright addition to the household since the Callans recently moved from Brady, and friends express deep sympathy for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Blanche
Frank W. Callan
Mrs. Callan
Brady
The Case of L. L. Cantarou
A Texas man details success with Chamberlain's Cough Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for his wife’s months long bowel complaint after trying doctors and medicines. He reports full recovery after two bottles and notes it is sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Cantarou
Clarendon
Texas
Chamberlain
Surprises in Comanche Over Adler-i-ka Remedy
The Comanche area reports surprising results from Adler-i-ka Buckthorn Bark mixture, a remedy claimed to cure appendicitis in some accounts. People note rapid relief from constipation sour stomach and gas after a single dose, with Adler-i-ka advertised as a powerful bowel cleanser by M. W. Carroll, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Carroll
Resume of Convention Held in El Paso
Hon Hilton Burks promised a resume of the recent convention proceedings in El Paso for this week but could not complete it in time for this issue. The article will appear in next week’s Chief Exponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Burks
el Paso
Piano Instruction In Winter at Studio Near School
Jennie Blue Tunnell advertises piano lessons through the winter in a studio near the school building inviting patrons to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Blue Tunnell
Baggett News Social and Weather Notes
A heavy weekend rain damaged feeds for local farmers while community health remains good. Protracted meeting ended with no new converts. Mona and Ammie Rambo hosted a Saturday night social for youths. Miss Mattie Duncan returns to Mercers Gap. Dora Stephens visits Comanche with Viola Stephens of Mercers Creek. Mrs. Ollie Hodge of Fort Worth visits Battle Moore family. Willie and Birch Rambo visited Hazeldell. Willie Rambo of Comanche visits relatives. Bessie and Addie Rambo noted. Alfred Luker called at Edna Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona
Ammie Rambo
Mattie Duncan
Mercers Gap
Dora Stephens
Comanche
Viola Stephens
Mercers Creek
Ollie Hodge
Fort Worth
Battle Moore
Willie
Birch Rambo
Hazeldell
Willie Rambo
Bessie
Addie Rambo
Alfred Luker
Edna Hill
Thresh Your Maize At Market Price Offered
Neely Harris Cunningham Co announces purchase of loan maize at the current market price of 1.20 dollars per cwt threshed. The offer targets customers who owe the company, inviting delivery at the market rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely-Harris-Cunningham Cos
Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertises Liver Health
A Texan reader from New Oldham, Wimberley praises Foley Cathartic Tablets for swift liver stimulation and constipation relief. The ad claims no griping, wholesomeness, and comfort for stout persons, endorsed by Wm. Reese Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oldham
Wimberley
Texas
Wm. Reese Co
Hens Wanted for Weekly Supply at Wagon Yard
Advertisement seeks one thousand fat hens weekly offering highest market price at the X L Wagon Yard. Includes contact note for Howard County audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. L
Howard Co
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PAZO Ointment
A druggist promises a refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching, bleeding, or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. Initial use provides ease and rest. product priced at 60 cents.
Invitation cards offered for upcoming wedding event
Notice invites guests to view specimen wedding cards at the office before invitations printed and sent to friends. The charming bride to be is welcomed to visit and select from high grade stock.
Citation by Publication in Comanche County Court
Public notice commands Sheriff to summon A Bishop and unknown heirs by weekly publication for eight weeks before October 19 1914 to answer a petition filed August 26 1914 in District Court No 3351 where J F Waldrop sues A Bishop and unknown heirs for land in Comanche County Texas described as 53 1 3 acres out of the J M Gaiser survey prior May 1 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Comanche County
A. Bishop
District Court
Comanche
J. M. Gaiser
Rainy Weather and Local Meetings Highlight Vandyke News
The community notes continued rain and a Free Will Baptist meeting that closed Sunday night. Prof. Vernon is teaching a singing school at the place and comes highly recommended for a successful term. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Stagner and niece Jewel Harris visited relatives near Indian Mountain and Duster last week. Gladys Scott is listed as sick this week with the Kisers also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Will Baptist Meeting
Vernon
T. L. Stagner
Jewel Harris
Indian Mountain
Duster
Gladys Scott
L. P. Kiser
Land dispute in Comanche County Texas seeks title by adverse possession
In Comanche County Texas a suit to quiet title alleges unlawful entry by defendants on a described tract of land in sections 10 and 17, H T and B R R Co and E T R R Co. The plaintiff claims 5 to 10 years of peaceable possession, cultivation, taxes, and proves title by color of deeds. Damages sought total 1250 dollars with court action requested at the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Texas
Varas
S. W
N. E
J. J. Allison
Comanche
W. D. Carroll
District Court
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